Piscataquis commissioners cut off protest over Zoom as they sign COVID-19 resolution
Tuesday was the first time the commissioners broadcast their meeting over Zoom, but Chair James White abruptly cut off the Zoom call as a woman objected to the resolution based on COVID-19 misinformation.
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